The Last Official Weekend of Summer

Well there you have it folks, the last official weekend of Summer ended at midnight. What an adventurous Summer it has been for me and the tribe. We spent this last weekend attending events and having fun. Friday we went to the Drive Inns and watched Pete's Dragon and Finding Dory. Elliot the dragon reminded me of my Chico and if he was green with wings he would make a perfect mini dragon.

Saturday we attended a little cousin first birthday party and then a housewarming fiesta in Lincoln with my husbands co-workers. My unsocial angst was un-warranted and now I can put faces to names when my honey talks about his day after work. Sunday literally rocked!. For my son's 16th birthday present we took him to  Led Zeppelin Symphonic Salute performed by our own Sacramento Philharmonic and Led Zeppelin tribute band Led Zepagain. This was an awesome event and great open air venue on Bonney Feild. Word has it that the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera will be performing a Beatles Tribute "Classical Mystery Tour" at the end of November! If your friends with me on F.B. I live streamed some portions of the concert last night.

Are you keeping busy or slowing down during this change of seasons? I hope everyone's Monday is productive and leads into a great week!

47 Years Ago

Be still my hippie heart, I'm 36 and was born in the wrong generation.  I'm a proud down the line and generations hippie, raising a new era of hippies (not to be confused with hipsters, that really is offensive) So today to commemorate that blast from the past celebrate peace, love, and music played louder than usual. A little early morning tribute to celebrate the 47th Anniversary of 1969's Woodstock Festival.

Happy 47th Anniversary Woodstock ✌#woodstock #hippievibes #hippie #1969 #jimihendrix #janisjoplin #michaelang #santana #47yrsago

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Sol Collective on a Sunday

Truth be told this is the first time we've stepped into this realm of art, culture, and activism. We have been wanting to make the journey for quite awhile now but always put it aside for "one day". Once you step into the building you will greeted with the current display " Whose World Is This" photography exhibition presented by Native Children. Exhibition runs March 12 - 31st at the SOL COLLECTIVE.

{ LIL SPEEDY THE GHETTO HIPPY }

Every second Sunday of the month is PLUGGED an open mic night where you can jam, dance, spit lyrics and kick back with like minded people and simply enjoy the vibes. My son wanted to give it a shot and I'm proud he got up there and spread his message through lyrical poetry. It truly was a night of collective souls!

A great surprise was in store for us that night. I was humbled to be in the presence of such legendary greatness. When he was presented my son and I immediately stared at each other wide eyed as we realized this is the closest we will ever get to the late and great Bob Marley. Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Devon Evans of "Bob Marley & The Wailers".

It's A Marley Kinda Monday

When it comes to Monday mornings you just never know what your going to get, remember it's the jump off of the week and sets the tone for the day and those to follow. {S} left the t.v. on before going to school so when I opened the door I was greeted with "One Love" and left the music to play and I'm having a beautiful start to the day. I have overcome all my addictions, but music is my medication and addiction that I cannot live without. Let the music play, turn it up loud and have a blessed day!

Happy Birthday Janis

I got a chance to stop by one of Janis Joplin's Bay area homes when I was in San Francisco. A piece of rock and roll nostalgia and a chance for me to take a small moment to connect to the past and feed my hippie soul. If  Janis was still living today she would be celebrating her 73rd birthday! So the ballads shall play all day and raspy songs are sung out in your honor dear J.J.

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Just For The Record S.F.

On my 36th birthday I finally made the trip to the  Haight  Ashbury  District of San Francisco C.A. All the many times I visited San Francisco we never took the time to explore this strip. The Summer of Love in 1967 happened here and nostalgia of the hippie sub culture and the music created still can be found in the record stores.

The side view of Amoeba Music store from the McDonald's parking lot. Don't expect to park here and explore Haight it is strictly prohibited and you will be towed. Also to use the McD's restroom you must purchase something and then show the receipt to the guard who will then unlock the door for you (seriously).

A quick photo of the store front as we waited for the doors to open. There was a line of about 20 people ready to get their music fix. The record store used to be a bowling alley and opened as a music store in 1997.

This place is huge and the selection of music in all formats was astounding. We bought a Bob Marley & The Wailers record. Our {S} is really into music and received a record player for Christmas so a trip back later in the year for him to experience Amoeba Music for himself is a must.

Bob Marley is one of my favorite musical artist to absorb. His soulful vibes put me at ease and I really dig this photo of him. A lot of nostalgic photos and memorabilia adorn the walls and can be purchased to adorn yours.

Although we did not go into Rasputin Records I still had to stop and take a shot of the bright mural. So many more colors to trip off of ( by the senses only of course) awaited our us on our stroll up Haight & Ashbury.

Woodsquawk is in full effect!

 Passes here

Posters  here

In Peace & Unity Rock On Sacramento!

Corner View ~ Imagination

im.ag.i.na.tion

action of forming new ideas,the ability of the mind to be creative & resourceful

I racked my brain trying to imagine what my post for imagination would be. Every time without fail John Lennon sang to me. I deeply resonate with this message for when I hear this song tears come. In our generations that span from the past to the future, wiser words could not be sung to the hearts of humanity, a battle cry for unity and universal love .  

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